How To Fix 5K660 - Wage type description not in T512T

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 660

• Message text: Wage type description not in T512T

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K660 - Wage type description not in T512T ?

  The SAP error message 5K660 ("Wage type description not in T512T") typically occurs when a wage type that is being used in payroll processing does not have a corresponding description in the T512T table. The T512T table contains the descriptions for wage types in different languages, and if a wage type is missing from this table, it can lead to this error.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Description: The wage type being referenced in the payroll process does not have an entry in the T512T table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not have been properly configured or created in the system.
  Language Settings: The description may exist in a different language than the one currently being used in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T512T Table: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the table name T512T.
  Check if the wage type in question exists in the table. If it does not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Description:
  
  If the wage type is missing, you can add a new entry for it in the T512T table.
  Ensure that you provide the correct wage type, language key, and description.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the wage type in the payroll schema and ensure it is set up correctly.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for wage types.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language in which the wage type description is defined.
  You can check your user settings in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the wage type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types are configured in the SAP system under the payroll module. You can find more information on how to configure wage types in the SAP Help Portal or through SAP training materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type management.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the wage type is processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5K660 and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.